- Taschenbuch: 312 Seiten
- Verlag: New Riders Publishing; Auflage: 1 (28. August 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0321585461
- ISBN-13: 978-0321585462
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 3.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 2.513.072 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Still photography doesn't have to mean static images,a fact nobody understands better than well-known photographer and Photoshop Hall of Famer Vincent Versace. In this book, Vincent details his cinematic approach to evoke time and its passage in still photographic images, and provides a wealth of practical and artistic guidance for anyone with a serious interest in digital photography. For this new edition, the author has added two completely new chapters and substantially expanded the already amazing chapter on black-and-white imagery. Whether readers are looking to enrich their Photoshop skills, broaden their understanding of conceptual and aesthetic principles, get a handle on lighting and color theory, or simply inject some life into their still digital images, they'll benefit from Vincent's unique approach to the art and craft of digital photography. Offering advice and instruction on everything from creating lighting in Photoshop to setting up printers, taking advantage of color management, converting RGB files to black and white, making digital images look like silver prints, capturing movement, and more, this beautifully illustrated guide conveys the unique vision of a singularly successful fine-art photographer.
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Still photography doesn't have to mean static images,a fact nobody understands better than well-known photographer and Photoshop Hall of Famer Vincent Versace. In this book, Vincent details his cinematic approach to evoke time and its passage in still photographic images, and provides a wealth of practical and artistic guidance for anyone with a serious interest in digital photography. For this new edition, the author has added two completely new chapters and substantially expanded the already amazing chapter on black-and-white imagery. Whether readers are looking to enrich their Photoshop skills, broaden their understanding of conceptual and aesthetic principles, get a handle on lighting and color theory, or simply inject some life into their still digital images, they'll benefit from Vincent's unique approach to the art and craft of digital photography.Offering advice and instruction on everything from creating lighting in Photoshop to setting up printers, taking advantage of color management, converting RGB files to black and white, making digital images look like silver prints, capturing movement, and more, this beautifully illustrated guide conveys the unique vision of a singularly successful fine-art photographer.
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Vincent Versace ist offensichtlich ein genialer Photograph und ein begnadeter Photoshop-Zauberer. Was der Mann aus seinen Bildern in der Nachbearbeitung herausholt ist bemerkenswert!
In dem Buch erklärt Versace Schritt für Schritt wie und vorallem *warum* er jeden einzelnen Bearbeitungsschritt durchführt. Gerade das "warum" hilft mir sehr, die vorgestellten Arbeitsabläufe auf meine eigenen Bilder anzuwenden.
Sämtliche im Buch bearbeiteten Bilder sind auf der beiliegenden DVD-ROM gespeichert, so dass man die Techniken selbst ausprobieren kann.
Doch so offensichtlich wie der Author sein Handwerk versteht, so offensichtlich schlecht war das Lektorat des Buches. Einem guten Lektor wäre aufgefallen, dass immer wieder benötigte Hinweise um einen Arbeitsschritt nachvollziehen zu können erst Seiten später erklärt werden. Man muss also ständig voraus lesen um dann wieder zurück zu springen und wieder von vorne anfangen. Das ist lästig und auf Dauer anstrengend.
Zielgruppe sind eindeutig fortgeschrittenere Photoshop-Anwender. Wer mit dem Programm keine Erfahrung hat wird sich wahrscheinlich schwer tun.
Mit einer besseren Darstellung der Techniken wäre das Buch sicher fünf Sterne wert. So ist es nur empfehlenswert, wenn beim Leser der Wille vorhanden ist eine Menge Zeit und Arbeit zu investieren. Dann lohnt es sich unbedingt.
In dem Buch erklärt Versace Schritt für Schritt wie und vorallem *warum* er jeden einzelnen Bearbeitungsschritt durchführt. Gerade das "warum" hilft mir sehr, die vorgestellten Arbeitsabläufe auf meine eigenen Bilder anzuwenden.
Sämtliche im Buch bearbeiteten Bilder sind auf der beiliegenden DVD-ROM gespeichert, so dass man die Techniken selbst ausprobieren kann.
Doch so offensichtlich wie der Author sein Handwerk versteht, so offensichtlich schlecht war das Lektorat des Buches. Einem guten Lektor wäre aufgefallen, dass immer wieder benötigte Hinweise um einen Arbeitsschritt nachvollziehen zu können erst Seiten später erklärt werden. Man muss also ständig voraus lesen um dann wieder zurück zu springen und wieder von vorne anfangen. Das ist lästig und auf Dauer anstrengend.
Zielgruppe sind eindeutig fortgeschrittenere Photoshop-Anwender. Wer mit dem Programm keine Erfahrung hat wird sich wahrscheinlich schwer tun.
Mit einer besseren Darstellung der Techniken wäre das Buch sicher fünf Sterne wert. So ist es nur empfehlenswert, wenn beim Leser der Wille vorhanden ist eine Menge Zeit und Arbeit zu investieren. Dann lohnt es sich unbedingt.
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If you like Mr. Versaces work, buy this book...
1. Februar 2007
Format:Broschiert
The book is basically about how to create images similar to Mr. Versace's (not to duplicate his work, but to use his techniques to achieve similar results)
I really love Mr. Versace's images, I have seen them in print on display and am always taken with them.
There are a number of unique things about this book.
First it comes with the images he talks about (full resolution) so that you can try and exactly duplicate his techniques which is very helpful in the learning process.
Second he gives you a idea of why he is doing something and not just how he did it. The approach of the chef vs. the recipe following cook.
Third his approach is one of artistic vision vs. pure representational photography (which in my opinion does not exist) and which I totally embrace.
Fourth he shows you how to use multiple images to overcome limitations of camera gear (dynamic range, depth of field, etc) and how to use Photoshop to add visual flow and direction to produce a final artistic vision.
Fifth he emphasizes what I call just in time pre-visualization with an end in mind. Where many might see an uninteresting subject he can "Fast Forward" through his workflow and pre-visualize a much more beautiful result than just using the camera with its limitations might allow.
Though I love his work, and do recommend this book I can't give it 5 stars since there is room for improvement.
In the book Mr. Versace jumps around at times, repeats concepts just talked about but in a slightly different way (a little confusing) and in general it seems to take most people one or two or three tries to take in what he is explaining.
There are also things I think that need to be expanded upon and others that are distracting. The use of catch phrases "traveling a circle in a straight line" etc. are useful philosophically at times and cute at first, but in my opinion just get in the way of learning overall.
A bit more organization, expanding on some still hazy topics, and cutting down on the eastern philosophy jargon would make it a 5 star work.
If you want to get inside Vincent's head it's worth every penny.
I really love Mr. Versace's images, I have seen them in print on display and am always taken with them.
There are a number of unique things about this book.
First it comes with the images he talks about (full resolution) so that you can try and exactly duplicate his techniques which is very helpful in the learning process.
Second he gives you a idea of why he is doing something and not just how he did it. The approach of the chef vs. the recipe following cook.
Third his approach is one of artistic vision vs. pure representational photography (which in my opinion does not exist) and which I totally embrace.
Fourth he shows you how to use multiple images to overcome limitations of camera gear (dynamic range, depth of field, etc) and how to use Photoshop to add visual flow and direction to produce a final artistic vision.
Fifth he emphasizes what I call just in time pre-visualization with an end in mind. Where many might see an uninteresting subject he can "Fast Forward" through his workflow and pre-visualize a much more beautiful result than just using the camera with its limitations might allow.
Though I love his work, and do recommend this book I can't give it 5 stars since there is room for improvement.
In the book Mr. Versace jumps around at times, repeats concepts just talked about but in a slightly different way (a little confusing) and in general it seems to take most people one or two or three tries to take in what he is explaining.
There are also things I think that need to be expanded upon and others that are distracting. The use of catch phrases "traveling a circle in a straight line" etc. are useful philosophically at times and cute at first, but in my opinion just get in the way of learning overall.
A bit more organization, expanding on some still hazy topics, and cutting down on the eastern philosophy jargon would make it a 5 star work.
If you want to get inside Vincent's head it's worth every penny.
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This raised me to a new level
23. Februar 2007
Format:Broschiert|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
I can only thank Vincent for sharing his approach, knowledge, and philosophy. This is not a breeze through, how to book, but rather an approach that will make you think. I have now gone back to tons of photos that I thought were well thought through, applied Vincent's approach, and was so happy with the results. And that just getting through the first 1/3 of the book. This does assume you are very comfortable with PS and already have generally good photos to work with. Just a few thoughts if Vincent is reading through these ...
a) I'm practicing using the techniques but using a Wacom instead. This seems like a great way to go but there's no mention of this in the book.
b) There is heavy use of the render lighting effects. It would be helpful to get into more discussion regarding how to control better this effect.
c) I have tried using multiple lights with multiple subjects (people) in a an image and it's just not intuitive in PS how the lighting behaves. Some discussion about this would be great.
a) I'm practicing using the techniques but using a Wacom instead. This seems like a great way to go but there's no mention of this in the book.
b) There is heavy use of the render lighting effects. It would be helpful to get into more discussion regarding how to control better this effect.
c) I have tried using multiple lights with multiple subjects (people) in a an image and it's just not intuitive in PS how the lighting behaves. Some discussion about this would be great.
16 von 16 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Getting the Image That Your Eye Saw
10. Januar 2007
Format:Broschiert|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
I have been trying out Versace's techniques chapter-by-chapter, and I am thrilled with the results that I am getting. Each chapter deals with both the philosophical approach to creating unforgettable images and the in-depth, step-by-step instructions to make it happen. In addition, it includes a DVD with the actual Photoshop files, with all the layers, to show exactly how the magic happens. I knew how to use Photoshop, but this book is taking me to a whole new level.
The author's techniques, such as image mapping and image harvesting, put the 3D back into my images. No more disappointment when I print. With Versace's help, my photos now look like what I saw when I depressed the shutter!
The chapter on converting color to black & white is excellent. Versace explains the art of the black and white images, as well as the steps in Photoshop to create the best image for printing.
That is what is neat about this book. It is not just about using Photoshop, it is about taking great photos and making them even better with Photoshop. I highly recommend this book!
The author's techniques, such as image mapping and image harvesting, put the 3D back into my images. No more disappointment when I print. With Versace's help, my photos now look like what I saw when I depressed the shutter!
The chapter on converting color to black & white is excellent. Versace explains the art of the black and white images, as well as the steps in Photoshop to create the best image for printing.
That is what is neat about this book. It is not just about using Photoshop, it is about taking great photos and making them even better with Photoshop. I highly recommend this book!
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